[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

equanimity \e`quanim"ity\, n. l. aequanimitas, fr.
   aequanimus: cf. f. 'equanimit'e. see equanimous.
   evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which
   is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness;
   composure; as, to bear misfortunes with equanimity.
   1913 webster
see also:
equanimous 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

equanimity
     n : steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems
         with composure and she with equanimity" syn: composure,
          calm, calmness ant: discomposure
see also:
composure calm calmness discomposure 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

48 moby thesaurus words for "equanimity":
   accordance, aplomb, assurance, ataraxy, balance, calm, calmness,
   composure, confidence, consistency, consonance, constancy,
   continuity, coolness, correspondence, detachment, equability,
   equilibrium, equipoise, evenness, homogeneity, imperturbability,
   level head, levelheadedness, monolithism, persistence, phlegm,
   placidity, poise, possession, presence of mind, restraint,
   sangfroid, self-assurance, self-command, self-confidence,
   self-control, self-possession, self-restraint, serenity, stability,
   steadfastness, steadiness, tranquillity, uniformity, unity,
   unruffledness, well-regulated mind

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